Camperships help families send children to camp

News-Times, The (Danbury, CT), Brian Saxton THE NEWS-TIMES

Published 1:00 am, Tuesday, June 13, 2006

DANBURY - The clock is ticking.

With just six days left before the end of The News-
Times Campership Fund
's annual fundraising campaign, local non-profit groups are hoping the community will again reach out to help send needy youngsters to summer camp.

While some families can afford camp fees, low-income households find it difficult. For years, the Campership Fund has tried to bridge that gap with the support of private donations.

In past years, the fund has raised as much as $40,000.

"The News-Times is proud to again coordinate this important project for the youth of the region," News-Times President and Publisher
Sam Gett
said when the campaign was launched.

"The 2006 campaign is an abbreviated one so we encourage everyone to act quickly. Please send your contributions today so that kids who can't afford summer camps will be able to enjoy the benefits of such an experience."